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Paris Marathon 2026

  • Paris, France
  • 12 April 2026
  • 26.2 miles
  • Registration fee: £49
  • Fundraising pledge: TBC

Run and fundraise for Shelter at the Paris Marathon, one of Europe's biggest and most beautiful marathons.

Starting on the Champs Elysees, the undulating route takes you through the romantic heart of the city. Race past breathtaking landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Grand Palais. In the final miles, you'll climb gentle inclines to the exhilarating finish line by the Arc de Triomphe.

Join Team Shelter and defend the right to a safe home for everyone.

You must be at least 19 years old to run the Paris Marathon (born in 2006 or earlier).

Already have your own place?

If you've already secured a spot, you can use your place to help create housing justice by running and fundraising for Shelter. We'd love for you to join the team – please get in touch.

Join Team Shelter

Have any questions?

Check our event guidance or get in touch at running@shelter.org.uk.

All our fundraisers get the best from us, including:

  • a Shelter technical running top

  • training plans created by our partners GH Training

  • personal trainer support

  • fundraising advice from the Shelter running team

View training guides and resources

Your run fuels the fight for home

A man in a Shelter vest runs past the cheer point of the race, smiling and raising both arms in celebration.

When you run a marathon for Shelter, every pound you raise will help fight the devastating impact of the housing emergency.

Thanks to fundraisers like you, last year we supported 15,975 households through our emergency helpline and 12,203 households through our local hubs. We also fight for long-term change that will tackle the root causes of homelessness, by:

  • campaigning for better renters' rights

  • lobbying the government to build a new generation of social homes

  • calling out systemic racism in the housing sector

We believe that home is a human right. Join Team Shelter and raise vital funds for housing justice.

Fundraising for Shelter

We recommend you start by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can also organise an event such as a bake sale or quiz. See our fundraising resources for more inspiration.

Please make sure you’re confident in reaching the fundraising pledge before you sign up. We invest in places at charity events and need to raise as much as possible for our fight against housing injustice.

Our friendly Events team are on hand to support you with your fundraising. If you have a question or want to talk through ideas, email running@shelter.org.uk or call us on 0344 515 1190.

Read our full guidance about running and fundraising for Shelter

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A woman in a Shelter running vest stops at the cheer point of her marathon to give a family member a big hug.

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